2016 BMW 1-Series sedan caught during tests

Although these days all the attention is focused towards the Geneva Motor Show, we take our time to get a look at the upcoming BMW 1-Series sedan, a model that has been spied during tests in more difficult road conditions that it will actually be used in the day to day commute.

The 2016 BMW 1-Series sedan will use the UKL platform which means that we will get a front-wheel drive model with the all-wheel drive system available on certain variants.

2016 BMW 1-Series sedan spied

In terms of styling, expect to see a lot of similarities with the hatchback version. The current prototype is heavily covered in camouflage, therefore, we can’t see any particular design features yet.

2016 BMW 1-Series sedan spied

Sharing the UKL platform with models such as the BMW 2-Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer, engines will largely carry over. The petrol engine range should begin with a base 1.5-liter producing 136 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque.

2016 BMW 1-Series sedan spied

The three-cylinder unit will be flanked by a more powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivering 192 hp and 280 Nm or 231 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The diesel range should also start with a 1.5-liter unit producing 116 hp and 270 Nm of torque while two 2.0-liter diesels with 150 hp and 330 Nm or 190 hp and 400 Nm of torque will complete the range.

Spy Photos: AutoGuide